Georgia’s breakaway South Ossetian government

South Ossetian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

“The South Ossetian side again expressed concern regarding outbreaks of non-typical pandemic diseases of humans and animals in Georgia, as well as the so called ‘Lugar Laboratory’ located on the territory of Georgia, and the increased rate of outbreaks of dangerous pandemics in South Ossetia,”

Moscow’s controversial urban renewal project has prompted discussion among environmentalists, with Greenpeace Russia warning it could have damaging consequences. One Russian organization, however, falsely accused Greenpeace of using CIA spy satellite data to fabricate the report.

Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the social reforms under his leadership have helped to decrease he infant mortality rate in Russia to levels “lower than in Europe.” However, a fact check reveals the claim is false and Russia lags behind the Europe when it comes to infant mortality.

Scientists and environmentalists contacted by Polygraph.info question what Putin is talking about and ecological data provided by a Russian ministry environmental report cannot be independently verified.

A Russian senior general says that the United States has weapons that can interfere with other nations’ “free use” of outer space. That is true, but Russia - as well as China - have the same capability.

Russia says a U.S. missile defense system installed in May in Romania violates a missile treaty. The U.S. says the system is not designed to attack and experts say turning a defensive system into an offensive one is a complex endeavor.

A Russian Presidential decree says that the U.S. is not engaging in the agreed process on plutonium disposal. Experts say that is true to a point as the U.S. has not yet decided which method to use for plutonium disposal.